+ MASK OF BUDDHA MIROKU, Japan, Edo / Meiji era, 19th century
Patinated bronze.
Japan, Edo / Meiji era, 19th century span>
Length 26 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth. 11.5 cm.
Good condition, slight patina scratches.
Patinated bronze.
Japan, Edo / Meiji era, 19th century span>
Length 26 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth. 11.5 cm.
Good condition, slight patina scratches.
Mask depicting Buddha Miroku or "Buddha of the future", worshiped in Korea and Japan since the 7th century AD. Presented in a characteristic hat. The artist showed the calm face of the Buddha, with the typical downward gaze, elongated ears, a jewel on the forehead and folds on the neck.